Pale straw colored above, silvery sides and white below;
no distinctive pigmentation, although faint diagonal lines
may be present on upper body; 8 to9 rays in the anal fin;
large eyes; short snout; one or two prominent canine teeth
usually present at tip of upper jaw; lower half of tail longer
than upper half.

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Size:

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Most common over sand or sandy mud bottoms OFFSHORE along
both the Gulf and the Atlantic coasts of Florida; migrates
into bays during cold months.

Usually no more than 1/2 pound (less than 10 inches)

Smallest seatrout; spawns OFFSHORE in deep water during
spring, summer, and fall; feeds on small fish and shrimp.